Mfg. engrs Project Manager

Mfg. Engrs - Project ManagerCOMPANY OVERVIEWViant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities end-to-end integration technical expertise and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6000 associates across 24 locations worldwide we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information visit follow us SUMMARYThe R&D Project Manager leads from the front applying hands-on technical expertise to drive projects through all medical device product lifecycle stages. This role ensures customer needs are met facilitates regular communication and maintains budget control. The PM fosters seamless collaboration between internal teams and customers to deliver best-in-class design and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeverage technical expertise to lead projects from discovery to design transfer taking ownership of key milestones and consistent information flow among team members management and and communicateproject risks such as changes to scope timeline and delegate and track tasks across internal teams and external partners (vendors clients) to ensure projects stay on schedule and within and track current project deliverables and ensure alignment with internal and external project plans outlining phases tasks dependencies timelines resource allocation and costs. Establish and track weekly monthly goals budgets and schedules for projects and team design reviews and risk management the planning coordination execution tracking and reporting using software tools like MS Project Smartsheet JIRA Proficiency with MS detailed project documentation throughout all phases of research and excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel and management. REPORTING STRUCTUREN/AREQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Biomedical Engineering is desired Masters preferred1-3 years of medical device product design and development experienceFamiliarity with FDA and ISO 13485 medical device regulations and standardsWorking knowledge in one or more areas is desired:Technical areas (example: CAD modeling of housings; design of experiments PCBA development areas (example: interventional/diagnostic medical devices; intravascular devices; bioelectronics devices)Risk Management Manufacturing Quality and OperationsFinancial Budgetary Tracking and ReportingStrong communication are critical to the positionConcise timely and professional communications (verbal written) are a mustExpress ideas recommendations and solutions clearly logically and conciselyManagement of resourcesWell organized and uses time efficiently. Familiar with all reference materials and can locate needed information as initiative for self-development. Prioritizes tasks effectively. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in the use of available to work in a fast-paced fast-growth R&D/business environmentFlexibility persistence passion resourcefulness a drive to succeed and an entrepreneurial spirit are highly desiredPMP Certification COMPETENCIESCommunication SkillAll verbal and written communications are concise technically accurate timely and professional. Demonstrates strong verbal presentation and negotiation skills. Represents in a positive and professional manner. Expresses ideas recommendations and solutions clearly logically and concisely in both written and verbal communications. Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in communications. Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to resolve discrepancies with customersManagement of ResourcesWell organized and uses time efficiently. Familiar with all reference materials and can locate needed information as necessary. Takes initiative for self-development. Prioritizes tasks effectively. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in the use of available FocusProvide professional reliable and prompt service to internal and external customers Work in partnership with others to meet and exceed customer expectations. Interpret customer needs and take appropriate action. Follow through on customer inquiries in a professional and timely CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to move throughout office and laboratory space using a complete variety of office equipment and laboratory machinery and tools. May lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. Must tolerate exposure to chemicals found in the VIant Medical Inc environmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.